Browsing Dissertations, Research Portfolios and Theses by Title
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An Action Research Exploration of Leadership Formation among the Ahtna that Resulted in the Discovery of Factors Encouraging the Emergence of Indigenous Christian Leaders
(Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2014-08)This project examined the leadership development process from several perspectives. First, a theological study of the concepts of spiritual and cultural identity provided the biblical basis for these foundational aspects ... -
An Action-Research Project Investigating what Helps and Hinders Students Connected to Power to Change to Share the Gospel with Others
(Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2017-09)The purpose of this action-research was to identify factors that helped and hindered sharing the gospel by post-secondary Christian students in contact with Power to Change. Barrier and facilitating factors were identified ... -
Adventures in Spiritual Formation: Exploring God’s Grace, Intentional Human Response, and Growth from the Holy Spirit
(Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2017-06)In this research portfolio, the author explored spiritual formation as an ongoing, adventurous, individual and communal journey of becoming more like Jesus. The key question the research addressed was how Jesus’ followers ... -
An Analysis of Clark Pinnock's Open Theism as a Potential Solution to Theodicy
(Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2015-08)Clark Pinnock has been one of the most notable advocates of open theism; an idea which has been gaining ground over the last few decades. This thesis will examine Pinnock's understanding of open theism as pertains to the ... -
Assessing and Evaluating the Nature and Extent of Plagiarism in One Course at a Southern African Christian College in Kitwe, Zambia
(Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2014-04)A guest instructor at a Southern African Christian college in Kitwe, Zambia incorporated a tutorial in academic literacy and integrity into his course syllabus and assessed its effects through a syllabus quiz, end-of-class ... -
Assessing the Impact of Morning and Evening Prayer on the Spiritual Formation of the Wardens within the Parish of St. James and Christ Church
(Tyndale University, 2023-02)This action research project focused primarily on the spiritual and devotional aspects of the Anglican liturgy and its impact, or lack thereof. The project's participants were the Wardens (who in collaboration with the ... -
Atonement in Leviticus and Hebrews: Convergences and Divergences
(Tyndale University, 2022-04-18)Leviticus describes cultic rituals within the historical context of the ancient Near East. In the biblical narrative, YHWH instructs Moses and the Levitical priesthood in various sacrificial offerings to provide atonement ... -
The Baptized Community: Community Formation as Seen through Anglican Baptismal Ecclesiology and the Liturgical Practice of Morning Prayer
(Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2019-10)Beginning with The Book of Common Prayer, the first version of which was published in 1549, Anglicans have mediated their spirituality through participation in a common spiritual life. This is to say, formation toward ... -
Becoming More Like Him: Spiritual Formation as a Key to Congregational Disciple-Making
(Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2019-01)This research portfolio tracks the discoveries I have made in the Doctor of Ministry program about my faith journey, understanding of spiritual formation, and desire for greater efficacy in disciple-making. In writing my ... -
Being Transformed to Help Others Transform: Exploring Spiritual Formation and the Life-Changing Power of Lectio Divina
(Tyndale University, 2023-11)This Research Portfolio explores the theme “Being Transformed to Help Others Transform: Exploring Spiritual Formation and The Life-Changing Power of Lectio Divina.” It encompasses the knowledge of God, self-awareness, and ... -
Building Bridges: Equipping Congregants at the Kingsview Village Seventh Day Adventist Church to Build Relationships with Muslims
(Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2015-05)The goal of this project/thesis is to equip Seventh-day Adventists congregants to build relationships with Muslims in Toronto, Ontario. Through the use of action research and the active participation of twenty congregants ... -
Building Resilience in Korean Canadian Leaders at Non-Profit Organizations in Toronto
(Tyndale University, 2023-01)This Research Portfolio was written to complete my Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program at Tyndale University in Toronto, Ontario. It describes how I changed from an agnostic to a Christian and from a worldly leader to a ... -
Calvin’s Teaching and Practice of Prayer
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Characterization in the Triangle of Intercession: A Literary and Theological Study of Genesis 18:16-33
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Christianity in Russia: Surviving the Communist Persecution Under Lenin and Stalin, 1917-1941
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A Collaborative Model to Increase Confidence for Preaching in Young Adults at Rosthern Seventh-day Adventist Church, Saskatchewan
(Tyndale University, 2023-03)This portfolio aimed to develop a collaborative model with six young adults of the Rosthern Seventh-day Adventist Church, Saskatchewan, to increase their confidence for preaching. A three-phase process was required to train ... -
Communal Discernment in Organizational Planning: Interweaving, Inclusive and Incarnational Approaches to Missional Direction-Setting in Christian Churches and Organizations
(Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2012-02)This research project explores and illuminates ways that practices of communal discernment can be interwoven with organizational planning processes to help a church or organization gain greater clarity around missional ... -
The Concept of Sacrifice in the Theology of the Eucharistic Hymns of Charles Wesley
(Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2007-02)John and Charles Wesley's Eucharistic hymnal, Hymns on the Lord's Supper, was their second most popular hymnal during their lifetime. This thesis explores the vocabulary and imagery of the atonement in this collection of ... -
Conceptualizing and Actualizing a Collaborative Holistic Caring Ministry Using Two Projects in Richmond Hill Christian Community Church, Toronto, Canada
(Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2012-02)Rapidly growing, need-based church ministries can generate tension and competition among ministries due to resource limitations. Redundancy in ministry efforts reduces their effectiveness in addressing the needs of individuals ... -
Connecting the Local Church with the Community Through a Service Learning Project: An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Endeavour to Increase Gormley Church's Engagement in Community Service and Personal Development
(Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2016-11)This study, using the participatory action research method, has sought to identify the engagement in community service projects for church members in terms of personal development, community engagement and missional ...